Pennsylvania Rep. Patrick Meehan will not seek re-election after harassment settlement

Republican Rep. Patrick Meehan, under fire for using taxpayer money for a payment to a former staff member after a sexual harassment accusation, says he will not seek re-election, Speaker Paul Ryan’s office confirms.
Ryan’s office confirmed to CNN that the speaker was informed of Meehan’s decision after a letter was sent to Meehan’s campaign chair. The Inquirer and Daily News obtained a copy of a letter Meehan wrote to his campaign chairman Thursday.
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